Description
Indulgent chocolate orange sticks bring zesty citrus notes dancing through rich dark chocolate layers. Crisp candied orange peels enrobed in smooth chocolate create a delightful dessert experience that will transport you to Mediterranean sunshine with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large oranges
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) water
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Optional Coating Helper:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare citrus ribbons by quartering oranges and carefully extracting peels, removing excess white membrane with precision.
- Cleanse orange strips through a triple-blanching technique, submerging in rapidly boiling water for brief intervals to eliminate bitter undertones.
- Craft a luminous sugar syrup in a simmering saucepan, gently introducing orange strips and allowing them to transform into translucent, candied delicacies.
- Transfer softened orange strips onto a wire rack, permitting natural air circulation to gradually dehydrate the delicate confections over several hours.
- Create a luxurious chocolate coating by melting rich chocolate chips with a hint of coconut oil, achieving a silky, glossy consistency through careful microwave tempering.
- Elegantly immerse each candied orange strip into the molten chocolate, ensuring a refined half-dip technique that showcases the vibrant citrus interior.
- Position chocolate-drenched strips on parchment paper, allowing natural room temperature or refrigeration to facilitate a smooth, glossy chocolate setting.
- Carefully store the finished chocolate orange sticks in an airtight container, preserving their delicate texture and intense flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose ripe, thick-skinned oranges for the best texture and flavor in your homemade candied orange sticks.
- Thoroughly remove the white pith during peeling to prevent bitterness and ensure a smoother, more delicate candy texture.
- Multiple blanching helps eliminate intense citrus bitterness, creating a more refined and delicate orange peel treat.
- Use a candy thermometer when simmering syrup to achieve the perfect consistency and prevent burning or crystallization.
- Experiment with different chocolate varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate to customize your orange sticks.
- Pat orange peels gently with paper towels before drying to remove excess syrup and speed up the drying process.
- Store chocolate-dipped orange sticks in a cool, dry place to maintain their crisp texture and prevent chocolate bloom.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt or orange zest on the chocolate coating for an extra flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg